Wednesday, 6 April 2016

Rama becomes friends with Sugriva

Taking the form of a saint, Hanumana went to the places where Rama and Lakshmana were. He said looking at you , it seems you are princes. If so, why are you in this dense forest? Tell me who are you and where are you from? I am Hanumana, adviser of Sugriva, the Vanara. Sugriva would like to be friends with you, if you come in peace.

Rama said to Lakshmana, we came looking for Sugriva and Sugriva now wants to meet us. Tell Hanumana, who we are.

Lakshmana told Hanumana who they were and why they were in the forest. He also said they had been advised to meet Sugriva and take his help in fetching Sita, and for that they were in search of Sugriva.

Hanumana said Sugriva would be very pleased to meet you. He is without kingdom, without wife. His brother Vali has usurped everything. You help Sugriva get his kingdom back, and Sugriva would help you get Sita back.

Rama said he was eagerly waiting to meet Sugriva.

Hanuman went to Sugriva and told him about Rama and Lakshmana. He asked Sugriva to take the form of a human which would make his appearance more appealing. Rama, son of Dashratha, was here and they could mutually help each other. Rama is none other than Vishnu and welcoming and pleasing him would be great achievement. Along with Rama, was his brother Lakshmana, whose appearance seemed to be glowing like the sun. Welcome them.

Sugriva went where Rama and Lakshmana were. He welcomed them with flowers and fruits. He said he would serve Rama and help him get back Sita. He also said he had heard that Rama was willing to be his friend, and he was grateful that Rama had agreed to become friends with an animal.
He said You are one who gave life to a stone. You became friends with a Chandala. You are the Lord himself. I am grateful to be of your service.

Rama offered his hand, and Sugriva offered his hand. Hanumana fetched firewood, He struck the firewood, created a fire and added more wood to it. Rama and Sugriva then went around the fire, pledging friendship to each other.

Sugriva then said that they were sitting on the mountain, when they saw a woman being carried away by Ravana. They was throwing her jewels on the ground. Some of it fell near us, and we kept it. If you permit, I will bring them.

Rama said he was eagerly waiting to see them. Sugriva brought them, and seeing those jewels Rama could not control his tears. He said his world had become dark without Sita.  He asked Sugriva if he knew where Ravana had taken her.

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